RIP - "the master" of the dobro - Mike Auldridge (aka the poster boy for Niagra spray starch per John Duffy - of Seldom Scene). Absolutely the best at what he did, I miss those ol acid grass tunes he and John used to play the shit outta! The Seldom Scene was the "Grateful Dead" of Bluegrass music to many (to Bubba and I, anyway). They were my favorite bluegrass band and who drew me into bluegrass. So thanks Mike for a lifetime of memories and inspiration!!!

Downloading now, many thanks, Your discription of Seldom Scene as the Grateful Dead of bluegrass feels so right. I'll miss Mike as well as the Seldom Scene. I so thank my friend Steve Francis for introducing me to them back in the early 1980's

What a wonderful man Mike was. Last time i saw him was at the Mayville,Ny bluegrass festival in 2002. I recorded out of the board that day since it was raining cats an dogs. I'll get that show posted soon. So sad when i heard the news of his passing. R.I.P. Mike

A Local NOVA Legend- Dobro pioneer.
I first remember Mike (and the Scene) playing at the Red Fox Inn (Bethesda MD) thursday nights.
Story has it, the band had a disagreement with the bar, and looked in Northern VA for another place to play.
Found a little pool hall, next to the A&P in a Shirlington Shopping Center. That was The (old - 1st) Birchmere.
played there every thursday nite